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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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